Event services cost in Chennai
How much will an event service cost in Chennai?
Pick the roles, how many people and for how long — or the one-off jobs — and get an itemised range for Chennai before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified event services once you create your free account.
- Balloon decoration (home)
- ₹3,870 per job
- Waiter / server
- ₹990 per day
- Photographer (per day)
- ₹6,630 per session
What do you need done?
Pick everything that applies — you can combine several jobs or roles in one request.
Event services rate card for Chennai (November 2026)
28 jobs and roles priced for your city tier: typical rates per unit, with no visit charge. Material and consumables are extra unless noted.
DecorationBalloons, flowers, stage
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon decoration (home) | ₹4,550 per job | Backdrop + arch |
| Flower stage decoration | ₹19,500 per job | |
| Theme / premium decoration | ₹39,000 per job | |
| Entrance / car decoration | ₹5,200 per job | |
| Return gift packing | ₹52 per piece |
Tent, seating & lightingShamiana, chairs, lights
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shamiana / tent | ₹16 per sq ft | Per day |
| Chairs (plastic, with cover) | ₹33 per piece | Per day |
| Tables with cloth | ₹160 per piece | |
| Lighting & fans | ₹5,200 per job | |
| AC tent | ₹59 per sq ft |
Catering & serving staffWaiters, cooks, helpers
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Waiter / server | ₹1,170 per day | |
| Event cook | ₹2,600 per day | |
| Helper / cleaner | ₹910 per day | |
| Bartender | ₹2,340 per day | |
| Catering, per plate (veg) | ₹330 per piece | Minimum 50 |
Photo & videoPhotographers, videographers, drone
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer (per day) | ₹7,800 per session | |
| Videographer | ₹10,400 per session | |
| Candid + traditional package | ₹32,500 per session | |
| Drone coverage | ₹7,800 per session | |
| Photo album (40 pages) | ₹7,800 per piece |
DJ, sound & musicDJ, sound system, live music
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DJ with sound & lights | ₹10,400 per session | |
| Sound system (speakers + mic) | ₹4,550 per session | |
| Live singer / band | ₹19,500 per session | |
| Nadaswaram / shehnai | ₹7,800 per session |
Priest, mehndi, anchor & moreCeremony extras
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor / emcee | ₹6,500 per session | |
| Mehndi artist (bridal) | ₹5,200 per session | |
| Makeup artist | ₹3,900 per session | |
| Magician / kids' entertainer | ₹5,850 per session |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, daily and monthly staff rates are per worker and not surge-priced, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the event services's quote.
What affects an event service's price in Chennai
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the event service brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Size and condition. Per-square-foot jobs are priced on your home's built-up area; badly worn surfaces, high ceilings and heavy furniture add time.
- Shift and duration. Daily and monthly rates are per worker for an 8-hour day; 12-hour shifts, nights and short notice cost more, and monthly rates assume 26 working days.
- Quantity. Quantities over four are stepped down, and a longer engagement gets a better daily rate.
Market rates for Chennai's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the event service's quote, which you see before anyone starts.